Pastel Drawing

Throughout this 12-week course you will explore painting with soft and oil pastels where you use the technique of mixing colours on the paper instead of the palette.

You will investigate the influence of paper colour and texture on our pictures and a variety of mark-making, colour mixing, blending techniques and colour theory.

Students will also learn how to draw using observational mapping techniques as well as free hand drawing.

Reference images including landscapes, figures, animals/wildlife, and still life will be supplied for tutor demonstrations and students are encouraged to also work from their own images.

Students are asked to bring their own soft pastel or oil pastel or both as well as coloured pastel paper, pastel pencils, masking tape and ruler 

About the tutor:

Natasha Barr is a classically trained painter and educator who teaches at various art centres throughout Northern Ireland and Donegal. She works in various mediums, such as oil, pastel, watercolour & charcoal depicting landscape, still life and portraits.

Originally from Donegal, Natasha moved to Belfast and completed her BA(Hons) degree at Belfast College of Art in 1995 – 1998. Since then, Natasha has trained under many acclaimed artists, mainly focusing on the old masters.

For more info: Natasha Barr Fine Art | Art Classes Belfast